'No idea who he is,' says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon

The article reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Zhao was pardoned in October, though Trump claimed to have "no idea who he is." The pardon came as a surprise, as Zhao was not previously known to be under federal investigation or facing any criminal charges. The article does not provide any further details on the reasons behind the pardon or Zhao's background. The news highlights the broad powers of the U.S. president to issue pardons, even for individuals who may not be widely known or have a clear legal case. It also raises questions about the transparency and decision-making process involved in such pardons. Overall, the article presents a brief and factual account of the unexpected pardon granted by the former president to the co-founder of a major cryptocurrency exchange, without delving into the specific circumstances or implications of the decision.